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Switch demos

Thousands of games are currently available on Switch, and there are a ton of demos out there for many of them. Not just Nintendo, but also third-parties are offering demos. We’ve now put together a comprehensive list of what’s out there.

Since our reader base is English-speaking, that’s what we’re focusing on here. In other words, we’re highlighting Switch demos that you can find in North America and Europe. Japan has a few extra demos on its end, but a majority of them are for titles that are not currently being sold in the west and are only playable in Japanese.

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Princess Peach Showtime demo

Nintendo has just released a demo for Princess Peach: Showtime ahead of the game’s upcoming launch. This is starting to roll out worldwide.

To download the demo, head on over to the eShop. Alternatively, you can access it from Nintendo’s website here.

Mario vs Donkey Kong demo

Starting today, Mario vs. Donkey Kong fans can get their hands on a brand new demo ahead of launch.

The demo can be accessed via the Switch eShop. It includes four levels from the first world of Mario vs. Donkey Kong, the enhanced version of the Game Boy Advance. Also available is a first look at the new Two Player mode, where you can share one of your Joy-Con controllers with a friend and team up as Mario and Toad. That’s along with access to the game’s new difficulty settings in single-player mode – choose Classic Style to experience the same difficulty level as the original Game Boy Advance version or try out Casual Style with no time limit and the ability to restart from checkpoints.

Another Code Recollection demo

Nintendo has given fans a little surprise to close out the year, as a demo for Another Code: Recollection just launched. It can be found on the eShop.

Remember that Another Code: Recollection is comprised of two mystery adventures that Nintendo originally shipped on DS and Wii. Further information is available in the following overview:

Yohane the Parhelion Blaze in the Deepblue demo

Yohane the Parhelion: Blaze in the Deepblue, the next game from Inti Creates, just received a demo on Switch. It’s accessible on the eShop.

The demo lets players experience three early areas – the Sunken Temple, Grotto, and Ruins – and explore the game before release. They can try out the Cast system used to craft equipment, search nooks and crannies in search of powerful bosses and treasure, and defeat monsters and pick up Musical Scores to use Yohane’s power-up mode where she sings her newest song, “Deep Blue”.

Crymachina demo

Crymachina is just on the horizon, and a new trailer for the game has just been released. Switch owners in North America and Europe can download it now.

The demo should let fans try out some early parts oft he game. It follows NIS America’s other Switch demos in that if you play the trial, save data can be transferred to the full release. 

Three upcoming, high-profile Switch games have now received demos – specifically Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince, Star Ocean: The Second Story R, and Silent Hope.

Square Enix says that for Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince, players will be able to transfer the monsters in their main party and reserves into the full game. The same holds true for the Star Ocean demo, which lets players start their adventure and experience the opening hours of the game. Finally, for Silent Hope, the entire first level of the Abyss is included.

Disgaea 7 demo

If you’re looking to get a taste of Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless, you’ll be interested to hear that NIS America just put a demo for the game on Switch. It can be accessed on the official eShop page.

The demo, which is live in both North America and Europe, lets fans experience a slice of the game. All progress can be transferred to the full version.

Samba de Amigo: Party Central demo

SEGA is offering fans a chance to try out Samba de Amigo: Party Central early with a brand new Switch demo. It was released today, and can be downloaded in all major regions including North America and Japan.

The Samba de Amigo: Party Central demo lets players try out the motion controls or standard controls. Only two songs are included – “Tik Tok” and “Shake Senora (feat. T-Pain & Sean Paul”. However, each one features “Normal”, “Hard”, “Super Hard”, and “Crazy” difficulties. At the end of each song, you’ll be given a grade for your performance. There are a few options to tinker around with as well.

Pikmin 4 overview demo

Nintendo has released a new overview trailer for Pikmin 4, and the recently-announced demo is now available as well.

The video introduces fans to the game’s world. Like previous entries, you’ll team up with plantlike creatures, and this time around, the Rescue Pup Oatchi will be joining the fun. The game lets you explore a mysterious planet, rescue stranded castaways in strategic Dandori Battles, collect Treasures on the planet’s surface and underground, set off for Night Expeditions (also new for this entry), and more.

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